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Stories from the garden

Welcome to the storyboard! Share your stories about the wildlife in your garden. Tell us about what has inspired you or thrilled you in garden, what special sightings you've had, what you've observed that's amazing.

We'd like you to tell us your stories (maximum of 300 words), and we will select the best and display them on this page.

This is what Jim Carter and Imelda Staunton saw in their garden (as told by Jim)

Jim Carter & Imelda Staunton

It's mid March and I've just watched a grey heron land on our neighbours' recently pollarded black poplar. "What's it to be today?" he's thinking, ..." read >>

Roy Bell, BARRY - 06 Jun 2005

At the foot of our garden we (my wife and I) had a patch of brambles 30ft by 45ft which we decided to convert into a wildlife garden. It... read / reply >>

kep, melton mowbray - 17 May 2005

How to deter squirrels from stealing bird food:1. Throw pebbles at them. I have found this to be particularly ineffective - even when they... read / reply >>

Reid, Duffield - 17 May 2005

After watching perhaps one too many garden makeover programmes my wife and I decided to replace the window of our summer house with a... read / reply >>

Mary , Stratford upon Avon - 20 Apr 2005

My secret weapon bringing a varied assortment of wildlife to my garden is a large bag of sultanas. They are so cheap to buy and prove to... read / reply >>

Melody , London - 18 Apr 2005

Last year, late in the autumn when most of the plants had died right back a flock, (I think the correct term is a charm) of goldfinches... read / reply >>

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